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M 5.1 earthquake - 19 km NNW of Masumbwe, Tanzania

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 19 km NNW of Masumbwe, Tanzania. The supplied account lists 19 felt reports and no damage information.

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  • Affected location: Masumbwe, Tanzania
  • Magnitude 5.1
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The report identifies a local earthquake and its measured magnitude, but provides no information about damage or other impacts.

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Generated scores

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Urgency
5/10

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